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Investment Analyst

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
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Office
Real Estate Field
Location
Atlanta
 GA
Postal Code
30326
Country
United States

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Description


Link Logistics Real Estate – Investment Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading national owner of last-mile logistics real estate designed to meet the needs of the modern supply chain. The Company, established in 2019 by Blackstone, operates the largest portfolio of logistics real estate assets located exclusively in the U.S. and serves more than 6,600 customers. The Company owns, has interests in, or has under development logistics facilities across key distribution markets in the U.S. that will represent a total of 534 million square feet (more than 460 million square feet at pro rata share) when completed. Link has the scale, geographic footprint, and logistics expertise, as well as a heightened focus on sustainability to power the supply chain of tomorrow. 

 

Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone's real estate business was founded in 1991 and has $174B of investor capital under management. The company is one of the world's largest property owners, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, multifamily, and single-family housing, office, hospitality, and retail. 

 

Summary  

The Analyst is responsible for supporting the Senior Investments Team members with a myriad of analytical duties related to underwriting potential investment opportunities. This includes market tracking, comparative lease and sale analysis, using Argus to model cash flows, modeling deals within our Excel model, preparing materials for internal Investment Committee at Link and Blackstone’s Review Committee, and assisting with the due diligence for opportunities that have been awarded to Link. The Analyst will also work directly with the development team to assist in the underwriting of land acquisitions for ground-up development and update national statistics for investor and quarterly board meetings. Additionally, the Analyst may work closely with the operations team in Fort Washington on various reporting and operational tasks including lease reviews for portfolios we are acquiring.  

 

While day to day responsibilities will vary based on your position, you’ll also participate in our Gateway Development Program. This career development program provides meaningful hands-on work experience, specific professional development opportunities, expanded networking & broader exposure to leadership.  

Responsibilities 

  • Review and screen commercial real estate investment opportunities  
  • Assist in the financial analysis and underwriting of potential investments  
  • Develop transaction specific financial models for real estate investments  
  • Periodically revaluate existing assets using discounted cash flow and sales comparable analyses  
  • Research and analyze market statistics  
  • Assist asset managers in all aspects of portfolio operations to include leasing, developing property budgets, and formulating long-term asset strategies  
  • Prepare investment committee memorandums and analysis on all new investments and development opportunities  
  • Support the disposition team through all aspects of the transaction process to include preparing investment materials, coordinating each sale and closing  
  • Prepare Management Committee and Board presentations  

Qualifications 

  • Pursuing a B.A., B.S. with an expected graduation date of May 2022  
  • A well-rounded academic background – preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher  
  • Majoring in Finance, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Argus (AE)  
  • Understanding of basic financial concepts used to evaluate investments and build models, such as simple cash flow analyses, time value of money, return on investment, etc.  
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills  
  • Self-motivation, determination and initiative in a team environment  
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail  
  • Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment  

 

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Less than 1 year


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